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鈹

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: puê5
POJ: phuê
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: beryllium
鈹

The character has two unrelated senses sharing this Teochew reading (chemical element beryllium vs. an ancient long-handled weapon / acupuncture needle); the chemistry sense was chosen as primary since it is the modern standard usage.

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